Atmosphere

The atmosphere is divided into five layers. Which layer constitutes most of the total mass of the atmosphere?

• the mesosphere

• the stratosphere

• the thermosphere

• the troposphere

Ginny enjoys mountain climbing. Today, she is climbing Mt. Sheridan, which is the tallest mountain she’s ever climbed. When Ginny makes it to the top of the mountain, she notices that it is more difficult to catch her breath. At higher elevations, why is it harder for Ginny to breathe?

• At higher altitudes, the air is very cold.

• At higher altitudes, the air pressure is lower.

• At higher altitudes, the air contains more nitrogen.

• At higher altitudes, the air contains more carbon dioxide.

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This gas makes up a majority of our atmosphere.

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Argon

• Hydrogen

Which greenhouse gas is responsible for trapping the greatest amount of heat?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Ozone

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As altitude goes up, air pressure goes_________.

• Stays the same

• Goes up

• Goes Down

• Gets hotter

All cells in your body need _____to create

       energy

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Argron

• Hydrogen

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Our atmosphere does each of the following except.

• Help regulate rain fall

• Provides safety from the sun’s harmful rays

• Destroys a lot of space debris

• Helps maintain the right temperature for life.

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As altitude increases, what happens to the pressure of the air?

• The air pressure increases.

• The air pressure decreases.

• The air pressure stays the same.

• The air pressure becomes warmer.

Meteoroids burn up in this layer of the atmosphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

The more gas molecules the _____ the temperature.

• lower

• cooler

• hotter

• higher

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